Bournemouth defender TyroneMings has protested his innocence after being banned for five games by the Football Association, insisting his alleged stamp on Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic was ‘an accidental collision’.

Both Mings and Ibrahimovic have been suspended for their ongoing battle in Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Old Trafford, which saw Mings stand on Ibrahimovic’s head and the Swede then elbow the Cherries man in the face during an aerial duel.

And Mings has vented his disappointment and hurt at the decision, reiterating that he did not intentionally tread on Ibrahimovic.

The 23-year-old posted on Twitter: "I am extremely disappointed at the FA's decision to ban me for five matches, following what was an accidental collision with Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

"At no time was there any intentional stamp, or a movement to suggest that. My foot did not change course and at no point did I try and move my foot towards his head.

"My only focus was to get back in and defend, conduct like that is not part of my game. So for people to deem that I could intentionally stamp on a fellow professional's head is upsetting.

"It is an action that would not be acceptable in any walk of life, let alone on a football pitch, and one that would never cross my mind.

"I would like to thank AFC Bournemouth and all the club's fans for their unwavering support this week. I can't wait to get back to playing again and help the team retain our Premier League status for another season."